Author: Akintayo Adams

China’s imports from Nigeria surged by 36.1% year-on-year, reaching an all-time high of $15.1 billion (about ₦25.7 trillion) between January and September 2024. This is according to Acting Consul General of the Consulate-General of China, Mr. Jin Mingyu, who disclosed this at a civic reception welcoming the first vessel on COSCO’s new route to dock at Lekki Port. He highlighted that Lekki Port’s 2024 cargo throughput exceeded 160,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) as of September. The Chinese government anticipates more merchant ships transporting unique Nigerian products to China. Mr. Mingyu attributed the growth in China-Nigeria trade to collaboration and expressed…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has started a national auction of landed properties and physical assets from the defunct Heritage Bank. Bashir Nuhu, Director of Communication & Public Affairs at NDIC, announced this in a statement on Monday. On June 3, the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked Heritage Bank’s license due to weak financial stability. The NDIC, acting as the liquidator, will oversee the sale across 36 locations starting December 4. “The sale of landed assets is by competitive bidding and will take place at the 36 affected locations of the bank across the country, from Wednesday 4th December,…

The Kwara State Government has directed public sector employees to promptly register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA). The government announced that workers without a valid resident registration number by November will not receive their salaries or bonuses. According to Dr. Hauwa Nuru, Commissioner for Finance, this registration, which began in July, is essential for efficient state planning, resource allocation, and public safety. “In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource management, a directive has been issued mandating all state employees, including those across the 16 local government areas, to complete their registration. “From…

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump advised Putin not to escalate the conflict and reminded him of the significant U.S. military presence in Europe. During his campaign, Trump claimed he could end the war “within a day,” though he did not specify how. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday. On Friday, the Kremlin stated that while Putin was open to discussing Ukraine with Trump, he was not willing to change Russia’s demands. Putin’s terms for ending the war include Ukraine dropping its NATO…

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has opened up about her decision to marry Kazim Adeoti, a well-known film marketer, also called Adekaz. In her recent interview on Nollywood on Radio, she discussed her marriage to Adeoti, whom she married as a second wife in January 2022. Speaking of her decision to be Adekaz’s second wife, the actress stated, “One of the reasons I got married to him is that we are both in the same industry. “Together, we are building a production empire. I just felt I needed someone to collaborate with in the industry, and it is a good thing…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that haven’t implemented the new minimum wage to start an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024. This decision, made during the NLC’s recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, criticizes certain state governments for delaying or ignoring the 2024 Minimum Wage Act. The NLC also announced plans to raise awareness about the issue and to organize nationwide industrial actions. Additionally, the NLC demanded more comprehensive economic policies from the government to alleviate hardships caused by inflation and rising costs. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Music producer Don Jazzy has advised men to prioritize DNA tests for their children to confirm paternity, suggesting that it’s even more essential than traditional naming ceremonies. On his Instagram story, Jazzy wrote, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” Recall, the past one year has been full of news on marital crisis premised on infidelity. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

A Prophet, His Holiness, Spirit Emmanuel Chukwudi from Ebonyi State, who previously prophesied Donald Trump’s emergence, has now predicted that former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will become Nigeria’s president. According to Chukwudi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vanished from the spirit realm. Chukwudi, the General Overseer of King of Kings Deliverance Ministries Worldwide in Gbonum Ulepa Ntezi, Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, made this prophecy shortly after Trump defeated Kamala Harris last week. He had also predicted Trump’s victory days before the US election. Chukwudi stated that God has directed him to announce again to Nigerians that…

Portable openly criticized his girlfriend, accusing her of being ungrateful and chasing away ladies from his bar. This all started after Queen Dami posted a message on Instagram about personal growth and resilience. “The best revenge is getting prettier, smarter, doing better than before, and becoming the highest version of yourself. It’s only you vs you,” she wrote, hinting at her journey to self-improvement. Portable responded harshly in the comments, claiming that despite his efforts to take care of her son from her previous marriage, she doesn’t appreciate him. He also mentioned that her actions have caused disruptions in his…

Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the national president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election took place at the union’s zonal secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road in Osun state, with delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participating. The election was part of the union’s quadrennial delegate conference and was monitored by Aliyu Issa-Ore, the acting national president. Issa-Ore explained that the union’s constitution allows the zone filling the national president’s position to elect its preferred candidate and present them to the national body. Adedamola Salam, head of finance at…